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Sanctions for Human Rights Abuses at China's Olympic Games

This act aims to impose sanctions on International Olympic Committee (IOC) members complicit in human rights abuses against participants of the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in China.
Key points
The U.S. President must impose sanctions on IOC officials if credible evidence of human rights abuses against 2022 Olympic participants exists.
The sanctions to be imposed are those described in the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act.
The act seeks to protect athletes and other participants from abuses and hold those enabling them accountable.
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Print number: 117_HR_6586
Sponsor: Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8]
Process start date: 2022-02-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

GENOCIDE GAMES Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6586.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-02-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The U.S. President must impose sanctions on IOC officials if credible evidence of human rights abuses against 2022 Olympic participants exists.
  • The sanctions to be imposed are those described in the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act.
  • The act seeks to protect athletes and other participants from abuses and hold those enabling them accountable.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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